Percheron

French draft horse

A Percheron is a breed of draft horse originating in France, known for its muscular build, gray or black coloring, and calm temperament.

Percherons were historically used for heavy farm work and hauling; today they appear in parades, pulling competitions, and carriage services.

The Percheron pulled the wagon effortlessly.

breed

equine

Of the horse family

  • stallionIntact male breeding horse
  • mareFemale adult equine
  • foalYoung equine, under one

gelding · colt · filly · draft · heavy · carriage · hoof · mane · pasture · stable

farmwork

plow

Tool for turning soil

cultivate · field · sow · harvest · yoke · cart · wagon · haul · dray · workhorse

origins

French

Of or from Paris's nation

knight · nineteenth century · importation · stud book

physique

muscular

Having well-developed sinews

massive · brawny · hefty · solid · compact · grey · black · dappled · featherless · arched neck

temperament

docile

Easily controlled or taught

intelligent · trainable · patient · steady · dependable · versatile · eager · cooperative · good-natured

Opposites
horse type/purpose

PercheronArabian

Of the peninsula

racehorse · Shetland pony · riding horse · saddle horse · polo pony

size/build

PercheronShetland pony

Small hardy equine breed

pony

Family

Percherons

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G